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The Da Vinci Science Center
Jan 23, 2026

Da Vinci Science Center begins national search for new CEO

Da Vinci Science Center in Allentown has launched a national search for a new CEO as longtime leader Lin Erickson plans to retire in June.

Officials break ground on new Health and Wellness Center at Faith Christian Academy. PHOTO/FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Nov 7, 2025

Faith Christian Academy breaks ground on new Health and Wellness Center

Faith Christian Academy begins construction on a $10M Health and Wellness Center in Quakertown to expand STEM, athletics, and student well-being.

Bethlehem’s Broughal Middle School was the big winner in the statewide What’s So Cool About Manufacturing Contest. PHOTO/SAHL COMMUNICATIONS
Oct 27, 2025

‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing’ kicks off in Berks, Schuylkill

The Manufacturers Resource Center is getting ready for the 10th year of “What's So Cool About Manufacturing” in Berks and Schuylkill counties.

A ground breaking was held Tuesday for a new state-of-the-art early childhood facility in Allentown.
Aug 13, 2025

Groundbreaking held on $7.2M early childhood facility in Allentown

A $7.2M early childhood facility in Allentown will expand education, jobs, and family services, benefiting over 500 children and 30,000 residents.

The Da Vinci Science Center
Aug 5, 2025

Da Vinci Science Center expands leadership team

Da Vinci Science Center names Hoda Ehsan chief learning officer and promotes Julie Ambrose to director of philanthropy to strengthen STEAM education.

Students from Lower Macungie won top honors for their video about Crayola. PHOTO/KIM PLYLER
May 15, 2025

Statewide winner named for ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing’

Lower Macungie Middle School wins the statewide "What's So Cool About Manufacturing" contest for their video featuring Easton’s Crayola.

Nov 6, 2024

Berks, Lehigh projects receive new funding from Shapiro Administration

Projects in Berks and Lehigh counties are among the more than 400 across Pennsylvania to receive new funding, Gov. Josh Shapiro recently announced.

Jun 18, 2024

Pa. Senate approves bills supporting career prep for high demand jobs

The Pennsylvania Senate approved with bipartisan support Grow PA, a package of bills allowing students to pursue post-secondary education and career preparation.

Nov 7, 2023

Contest to promote CTE and STEM education kicks off 8th year

Allentown-based Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC) is holding its 8th “What's So Cool About Manufacturing" (WSCM) in Berks and Schuylkill counties to promote career and technical and STEM education in middle schools. 

Jan 11, 2022

Northampton Community College partners with East Stroudsburg University for STEM education

Northampton Community College (NCC) is partnering with East Stroudsburg University to implement a $5 million National Science Foundation (NSF) “Clear Path” grant awarded to the university.